OLISA UMEH
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Finance professional specialising in accounts receivable management, financial reporting, and risk analysis. Proficient in SAP ERP (FI) and advanced Microsoft Excel. Supported audit processes and strengthened internal controls through stakeholder coordination and process improvements.
Overview
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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Exchange Difference Analyst
TotalEnergies
Lagos, Nigeria
2025.03 - Current
- Contributed to team projects by delivering key analytical insights.
- Used Excel functions to streamline data evaluation and presentation.
- Analysed foreign currency transactions and exchange-rate fluctuations for accurate recognition.
- Performed monthly foreign currency revaluations and reconciliations to maintain accurate records.
- Investigated and resolved exchange-difference discrepancies across receivables, payables, and intercompany accounts.
- Generated FX exposure and variance reports to support financial decisions.
- Used SAP and advanced Excel tools to streamline analysis and reporting.
- Supported month-end close and audit work via timely reconciliations.
- Maintained utmost accuracy whilst handling sensitive data.
- Enhanced decision-making by analysing complex data sets.
- Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
- Reconciled and reviewed ₦500M+ in customer receivables portfolio with high degree of accuracy.
- Improved reporting efficiency by 30% through Excel-based automation and process enhancements.
- Maintained 95%+ on-time completion of monthly AR reconciliations and reporting deadlines.
- Successfully resolved customer account discrepancies, reducing unapplied cash and improving account accuracy.
Revenue Accountant
TotalEnergies
Lagos, Nigeria
2024.06 - 2026.09
- Managed customer receivables portfolio and supported collections to recover outstanding balances.
- Reconciled 100+ customer accounts monthly, resolving discrepancies and keeping records accurate.
- Reduced aged receivables through proactive follow-up with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Prepared and analysed AR ageing reports to support debt recovery strategies.
- Leveraged SAP and advanced Excel tools to automate reporting and improve accuracy.
- Investigated payment allocation issues, clearing unapplied cash and variances.
- Supported month-end closing and audit exercises using reconciliation schedules and documents.
- Collaborated with commercial treasury and finance teams to resolve disputes and comply with controls.
- Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting team development.
- Managed invoice processing, reducing discrepancies.
- Revised budget plans for enhanced financial management.
- Interpreted complex fiscal regulations, ensuring company adherence.
- Accomplished cost analysis to discover inconsistencies between product sales targets and implemented action steps to reach 95% increase in profits.
- Reconciled expense reports and financial statements to enforce established cost controls.
- Oversaw A/P and A/R functions, delegating tasks to team to meet business demand.
Head of Accounts.
ABC Transport Plc.
2023.01 - 2024.01
- General accounting procedures
- Involved in managerial decisions for growth and expansion.
- Reconciliation of financial records and bank statements.
- I created a unique system that enhanced reporting and performance evaluation.
Financial, Management and Tax Accountant/Auditor
U.E. Onwunliri-Igidimba & Co.
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Managed the month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliation.
- Assessed internal controls, implemented them, and identified risks.
- Prepared and filed Tax returns.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making.
- Performed many financial audits of private and public companies, including FIRS.
- Assessed the risk of misstatement and designed audit procedures to obtain reasonable assurance that financial statements were free from material misstatement.
- Currently leading an audit procedure for the reconciliation of withholding taxes with the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
- Supervised a team of accountants in the South-South of Nigeria in setting up proper financial accounting and audit procedures, and always kept superiors updated.
- Couched a bunch of interns on several occasions on international financial accounting standards and audit procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Anambra StateWest African Senior School Certificate Examination - College
Federal Government Academy
Suleja, Niger State 2011.11 - 2014.06
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Business
East London Universtity
London 2025.01 -
Skills
Accounts receivable management
Financial reporting and analysis
- Risk analysis techniques
- SAP ERP (FI) expertise
- Credit control strategies
- Variance and exchange analysis
- Month-end closing processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Data analysis techniques
- Internal controls implementation
- Audit support coordination
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Advanced analytics
- Visualisation and reporting techniques
- Financial reporting
Certification
2022: Corporate Finance Institute: Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst Certificate
2019: The Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered
2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
2027: MBA
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Gaming, Football and Reading
Accomplishments
Recognise for driving improvements in receivables management, account reconciliation, exchange difference analysis, and financial reporting through strong SAP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and process efficiency.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Exchange Difference Analyst
TotalEnergies
2025.03 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Business
East London Universtity
2025.01 -
Revenue Accountant
TotalEnergies
2024.06 - 2026.09
Head of Accounts.
ABC Transport Plc.
2023.01 - 2024.01
Financial, Management and Tax Accountant/Auditor
U.E. Onwunliri-Igidimba & Co.
2021.01 - 2023.01
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - College
Federal Government Academy
2011.11 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University